Canon S95 vs Samsung TL500
93 Imaging
34 Features
42 Overall
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88 Imaging
34 Features
54 Overall
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Canon S95 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
- Introduced November 2010
- Older Model is Canon S90
- Later Model is Canon S100
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Released July 2010
- Additionally referred to as EX1

Canon S95 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon S95 vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/1.7").

The S95 was released 5 months after the TL500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S95 matches up vs the TL500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon S95 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S95 and Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are available at Canon S95 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Samsung TL500
S95 | TL500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Canon S95
TL500 | S95 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+153k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon S95 and Samsung TL500
S95 | TL500 | |||
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Released | November 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon S95 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon S95 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Examine the Canon S95 vs Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S95 compared to the TL500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and TL500 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and TL500.
All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon S95 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S95 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S95 | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S95 | Samsung TL500 |
Also called | - | EX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-11-23 | 2010-07-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195g (0.43 lbs) | 386g (0.85 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 47 | 40 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 153 | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-6L | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC, internal |
Card slots | - | One |
Price at release | $495 | $527 |